Dale Farm reports record profits and turnover Northern Ireland dairy co-operative Dale Farm has reported its highest ever turnover and profit to date for the year ending March 2022. Business • 29 Jun 22
Arrabawn's revenue and earnings rise as debts fall Arrabawn Co-Op saw record revenues for 2021 after a 20% increase in turnover for the year, its annual report shows today. Business • 21 Apr 22
Lakeland Dairies' 2021 profits and revenues rise Lakeland Dairies has reported higher revenues and operating profits for 2021, while it also said it had paid a "competitive" milk price to milk producers … Business • 13 Apr 22
Fertiliser prices jump by 127% on an annual basis New figures from the Central Statistics Office show that fertiliser prices soared by 127% in January of this year compared to the same time last … Business • 15 Mar 22
Lakeland Dairies posts higher 2020 revenues, profits Lakeland Dairies has announced higher revenues and operating profits for 2020, while it also said it paid a "competitive" milk price to milk producers throughout … Business • 14 Apr 21
Aurivo wins new €3.3m milk contract with Aldi Ireland Co Sligo-based co-op Aurivo has secured a new €3.3m contract to supply fresh Irish milk to Aldi stores in Ireland. Business • 03 Mar 21
Carbery reports group turnover increase of 3% for 2019 West Cork-based international ingredients and cheese company Carbery Group said its turnover for 2019 increased by 3% to €434.1m Business • 23 Apr 20
Dairygold sees profits jump as revenue passes €1bn Dairygold recorded a 24% increase in operating profit last year, as its revenues broke the €1 billion barrier. Business • 01 Apr 20
Ornua's revenue and profits up on Kerrygold growth Kerrygold owner Ornua has reported higher revenues and operating profits for 2018 on the back of a "standout" year for its butter brand. Business • 03 Apr 19
Lakeland and LacPatrick Dairies agree merger deal Lakeland Dairies and LacPatrick Dairies have agreed to merge after the unanimous approval of the boards of both co-operative societies for the deal. Business • 04 Oct 18
Average dairy farm incomes up 65% in 2017 The average family farm income in Ireland last year was €31,374, according to the latest National Farm Survey published today by Teagasc. Business • 22 May 18
Lakeland Dairies' profits and revenues for 2017 rise Lakeland Dairies has reported higher profits and revenues for last year with improved performances seen across all divisions of the business. Business • 11 Apr 18
Glanbia in talks to create US milk joint venture Glanbia is in advanced talks with Dairy Farmers of America, Michigan Milk Producers Association and Foremost Farms USA to create a stand-alone joint venture in … Business • 27 Jan 17
Lakeland Dairies' profits up, but revenues down Lakeland Dairies has reported a 10% increase in annual pre-tax profit despite falling revenues which the co-op blamed on volatile dairy market conditions. Business • 04 May 16
Glanbia's quarterly revenues fall by 2.5% Global nutritionals group Glanbia has said its total group revenue fell by 2.5% for the three months to April 2. Business • 27 Apr 16
Ornua's revenues up 9% as bosses salaries revealed The country's biggest exporter of dairy products, Ornua, has reported earnings before exceptional items of €58.8m for last year, an increase of 18% on the … Business • 20 Apr 16
Farmers concerned about EU milk production cuts Irish farmers' groups have expressed concern about European Union support for temporary cuts in milk production by farmers in a bid to reverse the plunge … News • 14 Mar 16
Cows on Cork farm die after ingesting lead Dairygold Co-op has stopped collecting milk from a farm in north Cork after several cows died after ingesting lead. News • 17 Feb 16
Lakeland Dairies opens new centre in Co Down Lakeland Dairies today officially opened a major new global logistics centre at its Pritchitts dairy foodservice manufacturing site in Newtownards, Co Down. Business • 02 Sep 15
British supermarkets increasing milk prices British supermarkets Morrisons and Aldi have responded to pressure from financially strapped dairy farmers by raising the price they pay milk suppliers. News • 14 Aug 15
Dairygold reports profits of €27m for last year The country's biggest farmer-owned dairy processor, Dairygold, has reported profits of over €27m for 2014. Business • 01 Apr 15
Commissioner considering super levy reliefs EU Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan has said that he is considering reliefs for dairy farmers who will face heavy penalties for over-production when milk quotas … News • 18 Feb 15
Farmers call on Hogan to increase milk price Dairy farmers have called on European Union Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan to significantly increase the EU intervention price for milk to avert a major … News • 03 Dec 14
Kerrygold to deliver Irish milk to China The Irish Dairy Board has announced a major product expansion into the Chinese market with the launch of whole milk under its new Kerrygold Chinese … Business • 04 Nov 14
Early Europeans were 'lactose intolerant' Early Europeans had a problem drinking the milk of cows and goats for about 5,000 years after the introduction of farming, a University College Dublin … News • 22 Oct 14
